Maintenance Assistant

37.5 hours per week • 52 weeks per year • Monday to Friday as part of a shift pattern (between 07:00 – 18:30) on a rota system.

(A 30-minute unpaid lunch break and 15-minute paid break is included with each shift).

We are looking for a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to work as a member of Wycombe Abbey’s Maintenance Team.

 Wycombe Abbey has been at the forefront of girls’ boarding education for the last 125 years. Superb academic outcomes are the School’s hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe. Known for its world-class education, Wycombe Abbey encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Assistant to become a member of our Maintenance Team on a full-time permanent basis to provide support to multiple departments within the school to facilitate their requirements and aid in the transportation of goods around the School site.

The successful candidate will work to drive vehicles to transport laundry, furniture and any other goods as requested, assemble flat pack furniture and other basic DIY tasks as required and carry out statutory health and safety compliance checks on buildings. The ideal candidate will have a full current driving licence, experience of working with power tools and hand tools and have the ability to lift, climb ladders and work at height when required.  

Hours: Some evening and weekend work is required, as part of the normal working hours for which time off in lieu will be given. Some mandatory paid overtime may be required to support School events and attend to urgent defects or provide assistance with adverse weather conditions.

To apply: Further details can be found under ‘Current Vacancies’ on our website: www.wycombeabbey.com/careers

Please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply Now”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or email hr@wycombeabbey.com

Closing date: Sunday 19 February 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 27 February 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 310638.